Florida boasts more golf courses than any other state—a veritable golfer’s paradise. And it’s no surprise.With the sun shining and the weather always

These days, nearly every city in Florida seems to

Florida experienced another record-breaking year for tourism last year, welcoming 143.3 million visitors in 2025. That’s the word from Visit FLORIDA

Writing about the Sunshine State for many years

Just 70 miles south of Miami as you enter Key Largo, Florida

According to Visit FLORIDA, in 2025, 75 hotels with 9,686 total rooms and over 210,800 square feet of meeting space opened up, including properties

Emerald Coast, the Panhandle, the Forgotten Coast. There’s a reason this region of northwest Florida has so many nicknames. The Emerald Coast for its

Nestled on the pristine shores of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Florida’s historic city of St. Augustine, Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa is

The future is ripe with possibility for meetings and conventions in the Bradenton area, arguably one of southwest Florida’s best-kept secrets.Just a

Of course, the world’s largest Marriott is nestled in Orlando, Florida—the undisputed champion of meetings and events! This city buzzes with energy,

Three meeting planners share their experiences hosting events in three sunny and sandy Florida destinations—Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg.

When meeting in a coastal destination, attendees invariably want to

Meetings and events developments aren’t slowing down in Florida! Stay up to date on the latest news on new and renovated resorts and venues in

Bryan Griffin has been appointed the new president and CEO of VISIT Florida following a recommendation made by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and

From sunny weather to top hotels, attractions and restaurants, we spoke to planners about the many reasons they choose Florida for events—and why you

From the catch of the day to key limes, there are many foods and ingredients that are distinctly Florida, and here’s how your attendees can land some

Florida’s Panhandle—often simply referred to as “The Panhandle,” or the “Emerald Coast”—is an utterly unique region that blends Southern charm with

Meeting professionals flock to Florida for many reasons, but the No. 1 draw is often the weather, which allows for stunning outdoor events. Picture

If you’ve already spoiled your group with Florida’s world-class golf courses, sun-drenched beaches, theme parks and a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral

With so much development and major meetings continuing to choose Florida, there’s much to learn from the state’s top DMO executives. Here are their